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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is calling to tax manufacturers of opioid medications in an effort to hold pharmaceutical companies more accountable for the opioid crisis. COURTESY OF K-STATE RESEARCH/ FLICKR

Baker proposes tax on opioid manufacturers

Camila Beiner January 31, 2019
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker introduced a bill to tax manufacturers of opioid medications.
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Powerful opioid could exacerbate epidemic in Mass.

Carina Imbornone October 19, 2016

By Shijie Ye and Carina Imbornone Massachusetts health agencies are responding to last month’s U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration public warning about the spread of carfentanil, a synthetic opioid...

Residents around Boston had the opportunity to dispose of prescription drugs on Saturday during the tenth annual Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Mass. participates in Drug Take-Back Day, continues fight against addiction

Julia Metjian September 29, 2015

In their continued effort to combat drug addiction in the Commonwealth, Massachusetts residents participated in the tenth annual Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. The initiative, which took place...

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